The Marquess Of Hastings (1893)

By John Foster George Ross, John Foster George Ross-Of-Bladensburg, Ross-Of-Bladensburg

Book Overview

The Marquess of Hastings is a historical book written by John Foster George Ross-Of-Bladensburg and published in 1893. The book tells the story of Francis Rawdon-Hastings, the 1st Marquess of Hastings, who was a British soldier and politician during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book covers the life of the Marquess of Hastings from his birth in 1754 to his death in 1826, detailing his military career and political achievements. The Marquess of Hastings served in the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars. He also served as the Governor-General of India from 1813 to 1823, where he implemented significant reforms and oversaw the expansion of the British Empire in India.The book provides a detailed account of the Marquess of Hastings' life and achievements, including his military campaigns, his role in the British government, and his impact on India. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage to Flora Mure-Campbell and his relationships with other notable figures of the time.Overall, The Marquess of Hastings is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of Britain's most influential military and political figures of the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165097702
• ISBN13: 9781165097708
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"